HP 35s User Manual page 99

To Get This Fraction Format:
Most precise
Factors of denominator
Fixed denominator
You can change flags 8 and 9 to set the fraction format using the steps listed here.
(Because flags are especially useful in programs, their use is covered in detail in
chapter 14.)

1. Press
2. To set a flag, press
To clear a flag, press
To see if a flag is set, press

to clear the  or  response.)
Example:
This example illustrates the display of fractions in the three formats using the number
. This example assumes fraction-display format is active and that Flag 8 is in its
default state (cleared).
Keys:


j

()


()


()


)
to get the flag menu.

() and type the flag number, such as 8.

() and type the flag number.

() and type the flag number. Press
Display:

 

 
 
 

(
 
Change These Flags:
8
Clear
Set
Set
Description:
Sets the maximum /c value back
to the default.
Most precise format
Flag 8 = clear.
Flag 8 = set;
Factors of denominator format;
819*5=4095
Flag 9 = set;
Fixed denominator format
Return to default format (most
precise)
Fractions
9
—
Clear
Set

or
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